FOREX, TCS AND FOREX CARDS

Foreign exchange up to US$ 250,000 is permissible in a financial year for multiple purposes including tourism or private travel to any country other than Nepal and Bhutan on the basis of self-certification under LRS. The availability of limit is considered by combining availment of foreign exchange under different purposes.

For purchasing, currency cash is acceptable only upto Rs. 50,000 per transaction. All purchases within 30 days shall be treated as single transaction

Travelers are allowed to purchase foreign currency notes/coins only up to US$ 3000. Balance amount can be taken in the form of Prepaid Forex card